Originally a hunting breed, Akitas emerged from the northern Japanese region of the same name. They are one of six breeds of Japanese dogs recognised as “natural treasures” by the government. And it’s ...

Russia's gold-medal-winning teenage skating sensation Alina Zagitova is finally set to realise her dream of owning an Akita, a breed of large Japanese dogs once presented as a gift from Japan to ...

Hollywood actor Richard Gere, French film star Alain Delon and Russia's figure skating sensation Alina Zagitova have one thing in common: They adore Japan's Akita dogs. And they're not alone. In ...

SEATTLE (Hollywood Reporter) - Tear-jerkers about lovable dogs are almost always box-office winners, as "Marley & Me" proved last year. Lasse Hallstrom's "Hachiko: A Dog's Story" might not match that ...

AKITA -- A lovable Akita dog at a tourist facility here has been forced to take a rest from her duties since early September due to stress-induced illness from being on display. Tourists from a cruise ...

A facility for Akita dogs in north-eastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing fans from abroad amid a boom in inbound tourism. Since its social ...

SOMERS POINT — The large Akita that mauled Ross and Lisa Karrer's teacup Yorkshire terrier last month on the steps of their West Meyran Avenue home will not return to Atlantic County, according to an ...